Montgomery Metropolitan Planning Organization gets input on regional safety action plan
The Montgomery Metropolitan Planning Organization has held a public meeting at City Hall to get community feedback on its Regional Safety Action Plan.
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Effort underway to restart chamber of commerce in Linden
There's a push in Linden to get the city's chamber of commerce up and running again.
Montgomery Zoo welcomes military for annual appreciation day
The Montgomery Zoo hosted its 31st Annual Military Appreciation Day, treating military members and their families to all kinds of fun.
Alabama National Guard unit deploying to Romania
An Alabama National Guard unit from our area is deploying to Romania.
Fire damages home in Montgomery
Montgomery firefighters battled a fire at a single-story home.
U.S. shifts military resources in Mideast after Israel strikes on Iran and Iran's response
The U.S. is shifting military resources, including ships, in the Middle East in response to Israel’s strikes on Iran and Iran's drone response.
What the Tech: More ads popping up on streaming TV services
Here's a look at how many commercials you're seeing on streaming TV services and what it costs to go ad-free.
Federal appeals court temporarily stops ruling to return control of National Guard to California
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has temporarily blocked a federal judge’s order to force President Trump to return control of National Guard troops to California.
Butler County School Superintendent Joseph Eiland chosen as Alabama's District Two Superintendent of the Year
Butler County School Superintendent Joseph Eiland represents Alabama's District Two as finalist for State Superintendent of the Year.
Israel attacks Iran's capital with explosions booming across Tehran
Israel has attacked Iran's capital, with explosions booming across Tehran as Israel said it targeted nuclear and military sites.
Reward doubled for fugitive wanted in Wilcox Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The reward for a fugitive wanted by authorities in Wilcox County -- has doubled. Sheriff Larry Colston says the reward for information leading to the arrest of 19…
U.S. House approves Trump's request to cut funding for NPR, PBS and foreign aid
The U.S. House voted to cut about $9.4 billion in spending, following through on work done by the Department of Government Efficiency when it was overseen by Elon Musk.
United Methodists vote to close 27 churches, some in our area
The Alabama-West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church held its annual meeting this week, voting to close 27 churches in its district.
What the Tech: See how Alexa can help in an emergency
Alexa can help in an emergency, but you need to set it up in advance. Here's how.
What the Tech: See what's new with Apple's iOS 26
Take a look at Apple's new iOS 26, which looks fresh with smarter AI and several upgrades.
At least 240 people, including on the ground, killed in Air India Boeing 787 crash
One passenger survived the crash of an Air India plane bound for London that killed at least 240 people in Ahmedabad, India, one of the country's worst airline disasters in decades.
Former Alabama veterans commissioner sues Gov. Kay Ivey for defamation and wrongful termination
The former head of the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs has filed a federal lawsuit accusing Gov. Kay Ivey of wrongful termination and defamation.
U.S. reducing the presence of staffers in the Middle East as tensions rise
The U.S. is drawing down the presence of staffers not deemed essential in the Middle East and their loved ones due to the potential for regional unrest.
Southern Baptist Convention delegates overwhelmingly call for ban on same-sex marriage
Southern Baptist delegates at their national meeting overwhelmingly endorsed a ban on same-sex marriage — including a call for a reversal of the U.S. Supreme Court's 10-year-old decision that made it legal.Â
New Montgomery Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Zickeyous Byrd sits down with Action 8 News
After about two months on the job, Montgomery Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Zickeyous Byrd sat down with Action 8 News to discuss his plans for improving the school system.
ACTION 8 i-TEAM: Who shot and killed Joseph Goodwin in Selma?
The family of a man who was shot and killed in Selma in 2023 hopes you have a tip to bring the killer to justice.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Name released of man found shot to death in Montgomery
Montgomery police say a man has been shot and killed in the Western Hills area of the city.
Police: Andalusia mother arrested after newborn baby tests positive for drugs
An Andalusia mother has been arrested after police say her newborn baby tested positive for drugs.
Greenville man killed in ATV crash
A Greenville man has been killed after crashing the ATV he was driving in Butler County.
Montgomery Public Schools to host farmers market, seeking vendors
Montgomery Public Schools will soon host a farmers market and is looking for vendors to help provide fresh fruits and vegetables.
